"Limited Term Faculty - Chemistry & Geosciences (Geography)"

Job ID 274421

Location

Valdosta State University

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help. 

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Geosciences in the College of Science and Mathematics seeks applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position in Geosciences for the 2024-2025 academic year. Appointment will begin as early as August 1, 2024, and end May 12, 2025.  The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and providing service to the department, college, and University. 

Our Environmental Geosciences program is comprised of faculty teaching a broad range of subjects for both non-majors and Environmental Geosciences majors. We offer degree options in Geography, Geology, Environmental Sustainability, Natural Hazards Management, Geospatial Technology and Urban Planning, and Environmental and Climate Sciences.

We seek a broadly trained geographer to teach introductory courses in physical geography and geographic techniques with labs, and upper-level courses of cartography and GIS. Additional consideration will be given to candidates that can also teach courses to support new degree options. 

Review of completed applications will begin July 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.  For more information contact Dr. Winkelmann, Department Head, via email kwinkelmann@valdosta.edu. 

Responsibilities

Department Summary

Teaching up to 15 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring) and provide service to the department, college, and University. 

Typical Allocation of Duties

Teaching and Service - 100%

Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree at the time of appointment in Geography or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• ABD or PhD in Geography or related field
• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• A record of mentoring students 

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Applicant Requirements & Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks  

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

 After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Standard

Accommodations

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